As I dug through the intricate landscape of cybersecurity startups in France, one name kept surfacing — BonjourCyber. Just three years after its founding, the Paris-based startup is making waves by raising €1 million to better defend SMEs against growing digital threats.
BonjourCyber closes €1M round to support its mission
The recent fundraising, confirmed by multiple sources, was led by independent investor Pascal Teurquetil, the former CEO of industrial giant Muller Group. Unlike many seed stage investments, this one comes with more than cash: Teurquetil brings decades of industrial strategy and an acute understanding of operational risk management.
Founded in 2022 by Renaud Granier, Farid Lahlou, and Yann Reperant, BonjourCyber focuses on building accessible cybersecurity tools designed for the unique workflows and budget constraints of SMEs and mid-sized businesses in France.
A funding cycle with clear targets
The €1 million is a critical piece of a broader financing effort — BonjourCyber has now secured a total of roughly €2 million since its launch, according to fintech.global (source).
Here’s where the fresh funding will go:
- Recruitment of cybersecurity engineers and product specialists
- Development of a “cyber cockpit” for automatic threat detection and triage
- Expansion of their cybersecurity-as-a-service model tailored for SMEs
BonjourCyber isn’t just scaling technology — it’s scaling accessibility.
“We built BonjourCyber from the ground up to serve the 90% of businesses that big players ignored,” co-founder Yann Reperant told me during a call this week. “Our tools need to make sense for a logistics company in Lyon or a dentist in Perpignan. And that is exactly where this funding will take us.”
A sector showing resilience despite market pressures
While venture funding slumped across Europe last year, the cybersecurity sector in France followed a different path. According to Consultancy.eu, French cyber startups raised €341 million between mid-2022 and mid-2023, defying economic headwinds and tight investor sentiment. BonjourCyber’s raise signals investors’ appetite for practical, scalable solutions in a threat environment growing more severe by the day.
In comparison to big-ticket rounds like CybelAngel’s €33 million Series B (source), BonjourCyber plays in a different league — and perhaps that’s the point. The team is not targeting enterprise-level corporations, but instead builds niche services for a market long underserved.
Filling a critical protection gap for SMEs
Businesses with fewer than 250 employees often lack the budget or in-house expertise for robust cyber defense. BonjourCyber targets these pain points specifically through manageable monthly subscriptions, rapid onboarding, and toolkits calibrated to real-world SME vulnerabilities.
The startup claims its platform addresses the most common attack vectors faced by small businesses — phishing, exposed credentials, and lack of patch management. Their “cyber cockpit” in development is meant to give small firms a central, simplified interface for monitoring risk.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Email Threat Detection | Scans for phishing and spoofed domains in real time |
| Network Health Reports | Simple monthly summaries accessible to non-experts |
| Automated Patch Alerts | Notifies SMEs of critical security updates |
The target? Efficiency for businesses not built for full-time cyber vigilance.
What scalability looks like in this market
BonjourCyber’s roadmap isn’t limited to France. With the EU’s sharpened focus on digital resilience — see initiatives like EU Cybersecurity Strategy — the team sees an opportunity to expand beyond national borders by 2025. Their stated goal: become a key cybersecurity solution provider to European SMEs within two years.
FAQ
What specific cybersecurity solutions does BonjourCyber offer?
The startup delivers endpoint security, phishing detection, vulnerability assessments, and compliance tools, all packaged into a simple dashboard called the “cyber cockpit.” Its UX prioritizes accessibility over complexity. Monthly plans are designed to suit SME budgets.
How does BonjourCyber plan to use the €1M funding?
The funds will allow the company to bolster its workforce, accelerate R&D (especially AI-driven alert triage), and improve automation across its suite of services.
What is the background of Pascal Teurquetil, the investor?
Teurquetil is the former CEO of Muller Group, an industrial and tech-oriented holding. Though not from the cybersecurity sector originally, he has long invested in digital transformation initiatives and is known for backing early-stage startups with hands-on mentoring.
How does BonjourCyber’s approach differ from other cybersecurity startups?
Unlike firms eyeing Fortune 500 clients, BonjourCyber gears its service delivery toward SMEs — a demographic often left exposed. Its tools are plug-and-play, priced fairly, and don’t require in-house cybersecurity talent to operate effectively.
What are the ambitious plans of BonjourCyber by 2025?
BonjourCyber aims to become the go-to cybersecurity partner for SMEs across the European Union. Its growth strategy includes pan-European hiring, certifications aligned with EU cyber norms, and continued tech enhancements specific to small business threats.
